This is a judged exhibition.

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the verb ‘draw’ as “…to produce a likeness or representation of, by making lines on a surface.”

Often considered to be art in its most direct and fundamental form, drawing has expanded beyond marks made with charcoal on paper. In its most traditional sense, the act of drawing depicts the observation and continued practice of mark making by the artist. The artist creates a narrative with their choice of drawing materials and ways that line, proportion, scale, subject and positive & negative space are depicted. The physical process or act of drawing con-temporarily includes additions of other mediums, while staying true to the act of creating a line on a surface to create an image.

The Oak Park Art League (OPAL) is looking for drawings that embrace the fundamental act of marking a surface with a tool, (pencil, pen, charcoal, crayon, marker etc) and may or may not include minor additions of other materials (watercolor, acrylic, oil, fiber, collage etc) used only to enhance the foundational drawing. All submitted work must have been completed in the last three years and not exhibited at OPAL before.

Works on paper do not need to be framed, however, the artist must provide hanging materials such as binder clips, pins or magnets for installation. Works in progress will be accepted.

Work shall not exceed 48” in the largest dimension, including frame.

Judge: TBA

Two submissions per artist permitted.

All work must be ready to hang.

Drop off work: August 28th, 29th and 30th

Exhibition dates: August 2nd – 26th

Opening reception: Friday, August 12th 7-9PM

Pick up work: August 27th – 30th and 31st

Cost per submission:

Members: $20 first piece, $15 second piece.

Non-members $30 first piece, $20 second piece.

All work meeting the aforementioned criteria will be accepted into this open call show.